Muldoon VFD to Host Open House June 17

ULDOON News

The Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department will hold an Open House on Saturday, June 17, from 9 a.m. to noon. They will allow everyone to check out the trucks and they will explain how the trucks work. There will be information for the kids along with some fun actives to do.

The department will have snacks and water available, along with the opportunity to purchase gun raffle tickets that will help with the operational and equipment costs. It is also a way to meet the volunteers. There also will be a chance to find out about and join the MVFD Auxillary.

Fourth of July

Muldoon will be celebrating the Fourth of July early on July 1. Parade line up begins at 8:30 a.m. by the Baptist Church. The parade is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. and everyone is invited to come out and join in the fun. Floats, 4 wheelers, walkers, flag wavers, trucks and anything to show your patriotism is invited to come out, so start thinking of something to have in the parade. Those who do not wish to participate in the parade can watch as it winds down FM 154 and loops through the park.

Following the parade there will be an auction at 10:30 a.m. in the park under the pavilion. Items are needed for the auction to help raise funds to maintain the park. Auction items in the past have been veggies, canned goods, antiques, and some beautiful handmade items.

After all the goodies are sold at the auction there will be a picnic style lunch held. Hot dogs will be provided and everyone is asked to bring side dishes and desserts to share. Bottled water will be provided. Be sure and bring a lawn chair to insure a seat.

At 2 p.m. the Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department will hold the drawing for their fundraising gun raffle. Be sure to take time to get your ticket before 2 p.m.

Wrecks

There were two wrecks on the Live Oak Creek Bridge on West FM 154 this past week, back to back days. The first was a truck and trailer that swerved to miss a metal gate that was lost off a trailer hauling junk that was not secured and ended up upside down in the creek. The second hit the bridge railing. These are the first known wrecks on this particular bridge. Please be aware while driving in the area.

Traffic in the area has increased and everyone needs to be aware of road conditions and the busier traffic patterns. Slow down and pay attention is the best advice. Not only are there farmers and ranchers taking care of business in slow moving large equipment, but also lots of wildlife moving around. Some of which are black hogs that are extremely hard to see especially at night, early morning or late evening.

Out and About

Devon Boehnke, Dana and Darrell Kulak had a busy weekend with family coming in. Devon’s daughter and son in law, Beth and Jack Field came in from Magnolia, along with their daughters Erica and Joy Field of College Station and daughter Ruth and her husband Dan Cruz with their new daughter Laurel of Lubbock. They were all in for the Memorial Day weekend.

James and Joan Ivy were busy this past weekend with a trip to La Vernia on Friday with son Bobby Ivy to attend niece Elizabeth Jordan’s high school graduation. Elizabeth was one of the speakers in the program and presented the Bell Award. She will be attending Texas A&M in the fall. Then on Saturday, James and Joan got a chance to go and see their grandson Ira Ivy and his mom Jenny Clair in Austin.

Kathy and Frank Chlumsky’s granddaughter, Cheinefl Vance-Chlumsky, graduated from high school. Thanks to modern technology and the internet they were able to watch it via live stream since they were unable to attend in person. But they did get to see other grandkids when came all the way from Idaho to Texas, some of whom they had not gotten to see prior to this big trip making this visit an extra special visit. Frank got to catch up with his son, Reece. Meanwhile the kids, Sharon, Katherine, Frank, Michele and Donna, all got a taste of country life.

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